Archive: May 2007
June Mixtape
It's summer concert season, and in this edition of the mixtape we cover shows big and small, from international sensation Manu Chao at Merriweather to local "progressive hardcore" group Mass Movement of the Moth at Warehouse Next Door. Also: El-P,...
By David Malitz | May 31, 2007; 02:14 PM ET | Comments (3)
Nightlife Agenda Pick of the Week
The ever-popular Helix Lounge closed in May for a makeover, and while we agreed the all-white '60s-influenced interior could really use a facelift, we were sad to see the pleasant little patio shuttered just when the weather was getting nice....
By Fritz Hahn | May 31, 2007; 11:00 AM ET | Email a Comment
Comings and Goings
Big-time exhibitions of Portuguese treasures and American masters are on tap this month, along with public art projects, outsider-art displays and a trio of photography exhibits....
By Julia Beizer | May 30, 2007; 09:13 PM ET | Email a Comment
The Buzz on Dragonfly
As we noted in last week's Nightlife Agenda column, the cool, minimalist Dragonfly Lounge shut its doors for good after Sunday's party with Sam "The Man" Burns, bringing down the curtain on eight-and-a-half years of DJs, cocktails and late-night sushi....
By Fritz Hahn | May 29, 2007; 03:53 PM ET | Comments (2)
Pick a Picnic Purveyor
Whether you're heading out to the Shakespeare Free for All or just spending time in a park, Memorial Day weekend offers plenty of opportunities for a picnic. Take-out preferences largely depend on your taste and neighborhood, but here are some...
By Erin | May 25, 2007; 02:45 PM ET | Comments (3)
Pool Season is Underway
"TIME IS OF THE ESSENCE..." begins the question from Faith, of Swann Street, Washington, D.C. "Are there any hotel pools, preferably outdoor, that have a daily rate? Two girlfriends and I would love to spend Memorial day by the pool...
By Fritz Hahn | May 25, 2007; 02:25 PM ET | Comments (8)
News to Digest
With the holiday weekend ahead, thoughts turn to longer days and summer's favorite foods. The first bright beacon of warm weather, the strawberry, has stormed the farmers markets. Around town, you can find the berries in custard, shortcake, daiquiris and...
By Erin | May 24, 2007; 05:48 PM ET | Email a Comment
Fort Reno Dates Trickling In
One of the final, um, rites of spring is waiting to find out which bands will be performing at the long-running Fort Reno Summer Concert Series, the annual event that brings free music to Fort Reno Park every Monday and...
By David Malitz | May 23, 2007; 02:40 PM ET | Comments (9)
Free on Wednesday?
Need to get over the midweek blahs but trying to stretch your cash until payday? Trust me, I know the feeling. Here are three suggestions for fun things to do today and tonight while not spending too much money....
By Fritz Hahn | May 22, 2007; 02:08 PM ET | Email a Comment
Eat for Eastern Market
If you're looking for a dinner idea tonight, plan to eat out in support of Eastern Market. Today, participating local restaurants will donate 25-100% of sales to the Eastern Market ... Keep it Going fund. As of this morning, the...
By Erin | May 21, 2007; 11:58 AM ET | Email a Comment
Trail Mix
In honor of Bike to Work Day, I wanted to make sure we followed up on this unanswered question from yesterday's Got Plans? Alexandria, Va.: Hi GOGs! I tried this one last week but didn't get a response, so I...
By Julia Beizer | May 18, 2007; 04:44 PM ET | Comments (2)
New Music From Local Bands
A couple of CD release shows this weekend and one more next weekend, as we look at new albums by Let's French, No Second Troy and Bellman Barker....
By David Malitz | May 18, 2007; 12:15 PM ET | Email a Comment
News to Digest
Wednesdays are becoming a popular night for specialty dinners around town. Wine pairings and all-you-can-eat pasta are just two of the tempting options for mid-week dining. For those in search of new restaurant destinations, I round up the restaurants that...
By Erin | May 17, 2007; 11:19 AM ET | Email a Comment
Artomatic Watch: The Home Stretch
It's had a good run, but the homegrown arts-free-for-all known as Artomatic comes to a close this Sunday. This is your last chance to see an oversized crocheted head, a beautiful painting of a strawberry on a hook and an...
By Julia Beizer | May 17, 2007; 09:27 AM ET | Comments (3)
Getting in on the After-Hours Action
Those seeking proof that the District hungers for a late-night museum scene need look no further than the Hirshhorn After Hours event in early March. DJ Ian Svenonius laid down some wicked beats and museum-goers dished over drinks and Lite-Brite...
By Julia Beizer | May 16, 2007; 12:25 PM ET | Comments (1)
Georgie James Signs to Saddle Creek
When we first talked with Georgie James last March, they hadn't even played a show and had only a seven-song demo EP to their name. Even so, it was apparent that the group was destined for big things. The band...
By David Malitz | May 15, 2007; 03:47 PM ET | Comments (1)
Sketch Artists
It was shaping up to be a pretty typical Monday before I rolled up to 1644 North Capitol Street. I was there to check out a preview of "The Consolation of Ruin," an exhibition of work by the Borf Brigade...
By Julia Beizer | May 14, 2007; 04:31 PM ET | Comments (39)
Trivia Matter? Hardly.
I'm not sure I can pin down one thing that makes Quizzo my favorite trivia night in Washington. It has irreverent hosts Neal and Rebecca, clever questions with a sharp pop-culture edge that fly from baseball to '80s movies to...
By Fritz Hahn | May 11, 2007; 01:37 PM ET | Comments (3)
Artomatic Watch: Week 5
Workshops, burlesque opera and artist-led tours are the highlights of the Artomatic events this week....
By Julia Beizer | May 10, 2007; 02:41 PM ET | Email a Comment
Nightlife Agenda Pick of the Week
We admire -- no, love -- the idea of a group of motorcycle-loving, hard-riding police officers and firefighters that calls itself the Renegade Pigs. We like it even more because it's a nonprofit group dedicated to raising money for charity....
By Fritz Hahn | May 10, 2007; 10:00 AM ET | Email a Comment
New Music From Local Bands
A slew of local bands have CD release shows coming up, so let's take a quick look (and listen) to some of them. I'd like to make this an at least semi-regular feature, so if you are in a local...
By David Malitz | May 9, 2007; 06:43 PM ET | Comments (18)
News to Digest
Spring's finest offerings are appearing on menus around town. Ramps, asparagus, spring peas and soft shells are just a hint of what's to come. One premier local restaurant will pay tribute to some of the season's best produce with themed...
By Erin | May 9, 2007; 01:11 PM ET | Comments (2)
It's a Date
Today we made several improvements to the City Guide, all informed by your feedback. Most notably, we've made our events calendar and movie showtimes search tool more prominent. On the detail page for every movie, for example, Spider-Man 3, we...
By Anne | May 8, 2007; 04:20 PM ET | Comments (1)
Dining With Mom
Mother's Day is reportedly the most popular brunch day of the year. It's a chance to take Mom out and show her you care, while hoping that restaurants don't go to town on overpriced specials. Whether you prefer to order...
By Erin | May 7, 2007; 03:28 PM ET | Comments (2)
TXT TH GURUS
A few weeks ago, we launched a special wireless version of the City Guide for Web-enhanced phones, BlackBerrys and similar devices, allowing you to search for restaurant and bar reviews and movie showtimes. Now we're making it even easier, allowing...
By Fritz Hahn | May 7, 2007; 02:00 PM ET | Comments (1)
Eastern Market: How You Can Help
The cost of rebuilding Eastern Market will fall mostly to the city, but businesses, ad hoc community groups and private citizens are hosting fundraisers and selling commemorative shirts to raise money for the vendors and employees who need to relocate...
By Fritz Hahn | May 4, 2007; 01:13 PM ET | Comments (6)
Eating Up Summer
We're barely into May, but two local restaurants are channeling Southern summers with buckets of warm-weather foods that are perfect for savoring outside. After the jump, find out where to get mud bugs, fried oysters, shrimp corn dogs and buckets...
By Erin | May 4, 2007; 10:00 AM ET | Email a Comment
News to Digest
Cinco de Mayo is this Saturday and local restaurants are celebrating with a week of special dishes, a tribute to the avocado and even a hybrid Cinco de Derby spread. In other restaurant news, a local restauranteur offers a discounted...
By Erin | May 3, 2007; 11:29 AM ET | Email a Comment
Artomatic Watch: Week 4
Meet your favorite artists and rock out to a '90s band that's been stuck in our heads since learning about this upcoming concert -- all this weekend at Artomatic....
By Julia Beizer | May 2, 2007; 08:16 PM ET | Email a Comment
Comings and Goings
Photo and video works dominate this month's local exhibitions, but Sheeler-esque paintings, African art pieces and a couple of "body artists" make their way into local galleries as well....
By Julia Beizer | May 2, 2007; 01:27 PM ET | Email a Comment
Fight Night Thrills
With one of the biggest bouts in recent memory coming up on Saturday, there's only one question in the minds of boxing fans: Which bars are showing Oscar De La Hoya take on Floyd Mayweather? The answer: Not as many...
By Fritz Hahn | May 2, 2007; 12:00 PM ET | Comments (7)
On Stage in May
Though theater seasons are winding down, May is alive with slamming doors, crises of conscience and a Nantucket summer. Meanwhile, Shakespeare takes the stage with a haunting aria, against a paisley background and to a rock-and-roll score....
By Erin | May 1, 2007; 10:20 AM ET | Comments (3)
